MOT failure data · 2025
Volkswagen Crafter MOT problems
Across every Volkswagen Crafter that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements, on 8.11% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 36.08%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Volkswagen Crafter MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 8.11% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 5.36% |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.81% |
| 4 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 3.18% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.88% |
| 6 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 2.69% |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) efficiency less than 50% of the required value | Brakes | 2.35% |
| 8 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.35% |
| 9 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp warning lamp indicates a fault | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.21% |
| 10 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.87% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Volkswagen Crafter, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Volkswagen Crafter buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Volkswagen Crafter?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Volkswagen Crafter MOT FAQs
What does a Volkswagen Crafter most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Volkswagen Crafter cars failing their 2025 MOT was "rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements", appearing on 8.11% of failure items.
Does this mean my Volkswagen Crafter will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Volkswagen Crafter that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Volkswagen Crafter passed 76.02% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Volkswagen Crafter's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate · used Volkswagen Crafter buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.